Electric Allowance: Saskatchewan EV tax effective Oct. 1, 2021
Regina, Saskatchewan — Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) is collecting the newly introduced $150 electric vehicle road-use fee on behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan for any registrations effective Oct. 1, 2021, or later. This annual fee is due at the time of registration/renewal. The fee will be used to help maintain Saskatchewan’s roads and highways. […]
Tuesday Ticker: September 28, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, market analysts place their bets for Driven Brands Q3 financials; Magna partners with the federal government and the University of Waterloo in the areas of autonomous driving; and Swedish automaker Polestar makes plans to go public. Place your Driven Brands bets Wall Street brokerages are anticipating Driven […]
Welcomes of the Week: CSN Auto Ralph
Montreal, Quebec — On August 24, CSN officially announced the addition of CSN Auto Ralph as the newest collision centre to join the company’s Canadian network. The family-owned and operated business, now managed by Harry Tavoukdjian, has been a staple of the Montreal repair industry for more than 40-years. In 2012, Harry made the decision […]
Tuesday Ticker: September 21, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — This week, the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) names AutoCanada to a top performers list, analysts predict record delivery numbers for Tesla in both 2021 and 2022, while Boyd Group Services announces its Q3 cash dividend. AutoCanada on top Edmonton, Alberta-based dealership group AutoCanada has been featured on the TSX30 List, which “highlights […]
EV/AV Report: September 13, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — This week, Tesla reaps rewards in Ottawa; ElectraMeccanica drops a new version of its three-wheeled SOLO EV and I-CAR’s U.S. branch unveils some helpful electric vehicle guidance. Tesla’s friends in Ottawa The Canadian subsidiary of Tesla Motors was reimbursed over $125 million in federal green subsidies over the last two years, according […]
Beyond the Border: U.S. President Joe Biden unveils new vaccine measures
Washington, D.C. — United States President Joe Biden has announced new vaccine rules on federal workers, large employers and health care staff, directing the nation’s Labor Department to require all businesses with 100 or more employees to ensure their workers are either vaccinated against COVID-19 or tested for the virus once a week. The new […]
Welcomes of the Week: New NOVUS Glass in Northwest Territories
Hay River, Northwest Territories — NOVUS Glass has added another location to its growing presence across Canada, serving the thriving communities in and around Hay River, in the Northwest Territories. NOVUS Glass Hay River is a state-of-the-art facility that prides itself on providing exceptional customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to get things […]
Community Matters: Waterdown Collision bands with Fozzy’s Fight to End Brain Tumours
Hamilton, Ontario — It’s no secret that big things can happen when a community works together in the name of positive change. The question is: how do you motivate a community to put in the effort necessary to make the world a better place? Waterdown Collision, a Hamilton-based collision repair centre owned by Margaret and […]
The 411 on 410N: The inside scoop on SATA Canada’s new apprenticeship offering
Toronto, Ontario — Do you have a trusted, skilled painter on your staff roster? If not, you better get to brushing up. It’s a secret to none that Canada’s automotive aftermarket is in the drawls of a skills shortage—and painters are no exception. In a July survey issued by Collision Repair magazine, more than 65 […]
Tuesday Ticker: September 7, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — This week, Tesla admits to Cybertruck delays, Apple continues its search for an OEM partner in Asia and Uber implements a benefits program following a long-winded debate with its independently contracted workers. Parts delays, or lost in space? Tesla’s Cybertruck debut has fallen about a year behind schedule and won’t start production […]
